Advanced digital underground cable/utility locator. Accurately detect underground cables, pipes and structures. Multiple detection modes with different audio indicators.Seamlessly works with the Genny4 signal generator to locate more buried utilities.
Widely used as the tool of choice by professionals around the world involved with working underground, Radiodetection's CAT4 Cable Avoidance Tool will help you to easily locate underground buried utilities which generate their own signal.
It is important to note that the CAT4 cable avoidance tool should predominantly be used in conjunction with Radiodection’s Genny4 Signal Generator. This allows for locating hidden utilities that do not generate enough EMF or radio signal for them to be detected by the C.A.T4 alone.
The CAT4 can be purchased with an optional ‘StrikeAlert’ feature when selected from the drop down list above. ‘StrikeAlert’ presents a visible indication of utilities that are located close to the surface of the ground that would present a potential ‘strike’ risk if left undiscovered.
The C.A.T4 can be used effectively in 4 modes; avoidance mode, genny mode, power mode and radio mode:
The C.A.T4 also features ‘Dynamic Overload Protection’ that filters out unwanted electrical noise commonly found in and around electrical sub-stations and surface mounted HV cables; these can have an adverse affect on the detection of buried utility locations. Signal strength is displayed upon a high-contrast, backlit LCD screen that features a bargraph ‘tidemark’ allowing for quick and easy pin-pointing of hidden utilities.
Locate Performance | Sensitivity @1M | Good Conditions | Poor Conditions |
Power Signals | 3mA | 3 m | 2 m |
Radio Signals | 25μA | 2 m | 1 m |
Genny4 Signals |
5μA |
4 m | 2 m |
Dynamic Range | 120dB @ 10Hz |
Dynamic Overload Protection | 40dB @ 50hz (automatic) |
Locate Accuracy | ±10% of depth |
Depth Accuracy (on undistorted signal with no adjacent signals) |
Line: 5% 0.1m to 3m (4in to 10ft) Sonde: 5% 0.1m to 7m (4in to 16ft) |
Operating Temperature Range | -20 to 50°C |
Environmental Protection | IP54 |
Batteries | 2 x LR20 (D) 1.5V alkaline Compatible with D type NiMH rechargeable batteries |
Data Interface | USB 2.0 |
Recommended Service Interval | 1 Year |
Warranty | Warranty |
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